Pass

Waldo Cooney's Pizza

8541 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60652

Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 5, 2026

Waldo Cooney's Pizza was last inspected on June 5, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 5, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the interior shoot of the ice machine not clean, also the large dough mixer not clean. Must clean, sanitize and maintain

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet neck at the 3 comp sink loose which also leaks. Must repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the walls inside the walk in cooler with a black substance. Must clean and maintain. Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

4 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the faucet of the three compartment sink located in the rear food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of grease on the lower wall and piping behind the cooking equipment in the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the a/c ventilation vent in the rear customer pick up area broken exposing the inside of the a/c unit vent shaft. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink in the rear wareawashing area where the 3-compartment sink is located. Instd to install handwash sink with hot/cold running water under city plumbing in the same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.